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Ergonomic Checklist

A quick overview to assist you in assessing your workstation.

If you answer “no” to any of these questions you should refer to Workplace Set-Up and make adjustments to that area of your workstation. Please use this checklist to evaluate how to use any ergonomic equipment you may have received.

1 Is the workstation adjusted so that your wrist is in a neutral position, i.e., not bent up or down? Y N
2 If documents are referred to, is there an adequate document holder? Y N
3 If telephone duties are performed, is a headset, phone rest, or speakerphone used? Y N
4 Are your most frequently used items within easy reach? Y N
5 Is the top of your monitor parallel to your eyes? Y N
6 Is your monitor screen placed in such a way that light from windows and overhead lighting does not cause glare? If not, are glare screens used? Y N
7 Are you able to operate the pointing device without extended, long duration, or repetitive reaching? Y N
8 Is your pointing device (e.g. mouse) on the same plane as the keyboard and in a comfortable position? Y N
9 Is the seat height adjustable so that the entire sole of your foot rests on the floor or footrest, and the back of the knee is slightly higher than the seat of the chair? Y N
10 Does your chair have five or more legs? Y N
11 Are the lighting levels in your workspace comfortable? Y N
12 Is your workspace free from excessive heat, cold, vibration, and noise? Y N
13 Do you take short breaks while key-stroking? Y N

This information can be found on the US Department of Defense’s web site at: http://www.defense.gov/ .

Please note that the material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of Zenlap LLC. Advice on the treatment or care of any individual should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history.